Home Care Aide - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule

HomeWell helps seniors and others in the Oakville area stay safe and comfortable in their own homes, and we need warm, reliable people to make that happen. If you enjoy building real relationships with clients and want your work to matter, we’d love to meet you.

Your Schedule
Shifts are matched to each client’s needs, so the hours you’re offered will vary. Shifts we schedule include:

• Overnight: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM (12 hours)
• Full day: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (12 hours)
• Morning: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
• Afternoon: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
• Evening: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4 hours)

Shift lengths range from 4 to 12 hours, and any of these may be offered to you. To be considered, you must be fully available and willing to accept 4-hour shifts. Longer shifts, including 12-hour days and overnights, are offered when client needs allow but are not guaranteed. This is a part-time and PRN (as-needed) position.

About the Role
As a home care aide, you’ll give non-medical support that helps clients keep their dignity and independence. You’ll be a steady, friendly presence in their day. We look for people who are kind, communicate clearly, and take pride in their work.

What You’ll Do

• Help clients with bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Give medication reminders
• Cook meals and assist with walking and transfers
• Keep clients company and offer emotional support
• Help with daily routines and respond to behaviors as they come up
• Do light housekeeping to keep the home safe and tidy

What We’re Looking For

• Patience and empathy when supporting clients with challenging behaviors
• Good communication and people skills
• Comfort with meal preparation and an awareness of dietary needs
• Experience with bedbound care and transfers (preferred)
• Knowledge of dementia and developmental disability care (preferred)
• 1-3 years of caregiving experience (preferred)

Must Haves

• Availability and willingness to accept 4-hour shifts
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
• Living in, or able to reliably commute to, the Oakville area of St. Louis, MO. If you’re not local yet, you’ll need to relocate before your start date.

Location: In person, Oakville (St. Louis, MO)

Before you apply: this role is for home care aides who are happy to work 4-hour shifts whenever they’re offered. If shorter shifts don’t work for you, this may not be the right fit.